Instructor, High School Equivalency Diploma

Indian Hills Community College; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian Hills Community College is seeking an instructional professional to teach Adult Education and Literacy to a diverse student body at the Centerville Campus. This part-time position supports instruction in math, science, social studies, and language arts under limited supervision and contributes to assessments and records.

The role includes coordinating orientations, maintaining student records, and participating in program metrics and reporting to meet state and college goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years teaching experience preferred; Secondary Education Certification preferred.
• Ability to instruct students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with people on phone, via email, and in person.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with coursework in lecture classes, online learning, and individual instruction.
• Administer student basic skills assessments.
• Plan and participate in student orientation.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely student records
• Participate in staff development related to instruction, data entry, and assessment.
• Assist in enrollment and reporting for online learning program.
• Assist with completion of State of Iowa Adult Education program metrics to meet goals.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
• Organize and present curriculum concepts to diverse students and adjust teaching methods.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Curriculum presentation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years teaching experience

Secondary Education Certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Under limited supervision, this position provides instruction to Adult Education and Literacy students. This instructor will provide direct and explicit instruction for assigned classes, keep accurate and timely attendance records, and administer assessments. Classes may include high school equivalency level math, science, social studies, and language arts. This position is housed on the Centerville Campus.

Vision:

Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Mission:

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.

Core Values:

Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years teaching experience preferred, Secondary Education Certification preferred.
• Ability to instruct students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact effectively with people on phone, via email, and in person.
• Ability to work with people is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Candidate must exhibit an excellent work ethic, demonstrate a professional attitude, and possess excellent computer literacy skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret and handle routine decisions as related to departmental operations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in detail with accuracy and efficiency.

• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including lecture classes, online learning, and individual instruction.
• Administer student basic skills assessments.
• Plan and participate in student orientation.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely student records
• Participate in staff development related to instruction, data entry, and assessment.
• Assist in enrollment and reporting for online learning program.
• Assist with completion of State of Iowa Adult Education program metrics in order to meet program goals.
• Assist with program reporting for State of Iowa Adult Education.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
• Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Responsible To:
Director, Adult Literacy

* This position is dependent on special funding and subject to change based on availability of funds.

Position Level: Other – Non-Exempt – Grant Funded, at-will employment on a letter of employment

Employment Length: Part Time

Schedule: Up to 24 hours per week